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phoebescollectables · ‎08-12-2005

I am looking for some help. I have read the posts from last November regarding the Social Security Number requirement.

I have found a company to take my packages (all under $200) across the border for me. They do a formal entry under section 321. They tell me that I require the SSN for each buyer. Customs tells me the same thing, because it is a formal entry.

Just wondering if anyone else has expereinced the same problem and how they have dealt with it.

Thanks

Michael

petersburg · ‎08-12-2005

I have not done that yet but I wonder why you need all that info on duty free items...there is a simple declaration to be made and a possible $5 fee and the goods should be over...your agent MAY be making a simple matter very complicated.My potential delivery person who operates a cross border business states 1 very simple form only is required and certainly no info on any buyer.Why do you require a "formal" entry?

phoebescollectables · ‎08-12-2005

My goods are going through a customs broker for clearance into the US. The company that is transporting them brings all the items down that way.

ellingtons · ‎08-12-2005

Good luck trying to get your buyers to give out their SSN???!! that's just insane. I'd be looking elsewhere fast.

phoebescollectables · ‎08-12-2005

Because the truck who brings it down has a commercial licence they don't have the option of doing the $5 personal clearance.

petersburg · ‎08-12-2005

why are you getting a commercial carrier?...what area of Canada are you in?...if Toronto there are many non-custom couriers

phoebescollectables · ‎08-12-2005

I am located in Ottawa. So far this is the only courier I have found. I would think that any courier would be considered commercial and would encounter the same problems.

What sort of companies in Toronto provide the same service?

petersburg · ‎08-12-2005

Some cross border firms will deliver for example up to 100 pds for $65 CDN they will pick-up ,cross and put in post office.box...I tried using a large commercial service before and walked away from it in disgust as to how much they sought to make off me.If you are at all close to a USPS station call them and ask for the name of some small mom and pop operations serving the Ottawa area.

phoebescollectables · ‎08-12-2005

Thanks I will give that a try.

lakesen · ‎08-14-2005

Hi petersburg

Can you tell me any contact information for some cross border firms in GTA? and any comments for each firms.

I feel tired to travel to south every week.

Thanks

mirakbiz_inc · ‎08-14-2005

I would also be interested to know of anybody offering the service from the GTA

Thanks

inkdoodle · ‎02-04-2006

Does anyone have a good contact for small courier reliable companies that provide cross border shipments from Toronto to the Niagara USA border (drop them off at usps).

I'm getting sick of CP and their big delays for shipping.

Thanks,

InkDoodle

phoebescollectables · ‎02-04-2006

InkDoodel,

Check out this thread http://forums.ebay.ca/thread.jspa?threadID=600001024&tstart=0&mod=1139032317779

zarzuella · ‎02-04-2006

INKDOODEL.

Why are you set on using Niagara and not Lewiston?
Does it make a difference to you?

inkdoodle · ‎02-04-2006

PHOEBESCOLLECTABLES,

I'm interested in finding or seeing the best way to find a courirer to ship my items from toronto to the closest border.

any help would be much appreciated.

thanks,

Inkdoodle

maison05 · ‎02-04-2006

Any one knows cross border services from Vancouver to Washington State border? I can' take Canada Post anymore. International post (other than US) with insurance and tracking been costing me CDN$60 minimum. It's killing me.